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Curriculum Corner Theme: Caterpillars
Reading- We are learning that words are made up of letters which have certain sounds. We are making ABC books, working with words in our monthly poems (“It is September,” or “Friends, Friends 1,2,3″). We have started ‘heart’ words this week—words that we need to know “by heart.” These words are: I, is, like. I have also been taking individual students to perform the DIBELS assessment on reading. The data we receive from this assessment will help form the base for our small groups in the future.
Writing- We have launched Writing Workshop. The students are allowed to write about whatever they want—with a focus on writing about themselves.
Math- We have read, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and are doing counting related activities which integrate this story!
Social Studies- We are learning about being unique individuals and about our families. This is a two/three week unit on community.
Happy Birthday to…
Gus Grand- September 11
Joe McDonald- September 25
Zeyong Wang-Sept. 18
Important Dates September 15- Back to School Night @ 6:30
** Breaking NEWS**
- I am going to send out a complete list of our students’ names with parents’ email addresses. If you would NOT like your email posted for the class, please email me.
- Homework: I will send homework home periodically—it is essentially for extended work that we are working on at school. It is by no means mandatory—just something extra I feel could be beneficial. Please don’t stress about it, or feel like you need to turn it in unless otherwise noted. **Homework sent home today includes a Calendar, which I will send home every month. Practice forming numbers to fill in the dates, and discuss the days of the week. The number sheet is just a cute rhyme which helps children learn how to form numbers.
- We will start the Murch Mustang routine this Friday. Our Mustang will go home with one student per weekend and that child/parent will write all about their weekend with the Mustang. More specific directions are included in the book that will be sent home with each specific child. It is a great way to build community, practice writing skills, and keep your friends updated on your weekend.
- We will need three-four room parents this year! Duties include: planning/setting up parties, scheduling events etc. I will accept the first 3-4 that send me a request email.
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* Any Questions? Feel free to email Ms. Fitzpatrick at katelyn.fitzpatrick@dc.gov *
